How to verify that a product key is legitimate

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• I had a hard drive crash and had to move all the data again. Now, I get an error saying that my Visa is not an authorized version. How can I find the product key to reactivate?

  Vista Product Code question

  I had a hard drive crash and had to move all the data again.  Now, I get an error saying that my Visa is not an authorized version.  How can I find the product key to reactivate?  I don't have the sticker on the back and the software I have does not have the code?  I bought this laptop DELL at Best Buy a little more than a year.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  This problem may occur if you make a significant hardware change. See the link provided below.

  Error message when you start Windows Vista: "your activation period has expired".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925616

  If the OS came preinstalled Dell you may need to contact Dell technical support for assistance.
  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/win7_support/win7_portal?c=us&CS=04&l=en&s=BSD

• Re-install Windows 8 pro on PC, how many times before that the product key is not valid?

  Due to problems with Windows Update, and more specifically by using the 8.1 free update, I had some problems and have re-isntalled twice now on this PC.

  You install previous motherboard no re-day after the first installation.

  First install on the replacement motherboard activated via telephone due to the new material.

  2 more reinstall without a phone on the same PC.

  The general consensus is that, once you get to the installation of 5th Activation of the phone is necessary.

  How many times before that the product key is not valid?

  I only ask that the errors are related to data that is not stored on my PC.  and given that Windows 8 is nowhere near the performance and stabilty before I used the App store update I have to reinstall until it's resolved.

  Required to reactivate by phone after the 5th reinstalled only happen based on the license.

  If you make significant changes with a license pre-installed as a motherboard, then you will not be able to use the phone or Internet activation.

• How can I get my product key when it is not on my computer and my computer was wiped.

  My question is how can I get my product key when it is nowhere on my computer and my computer has been completely cleaned.

  Moved from the community involvement Center

  Original title: completely annihilated computer.

  Hello

  That's what you're looking for if XP came preinstalled:

  The COA sticker is either or in the battery compartment on the underside of the laptop.

  With a desktop computer, it's on the side, the back or the top of the computer case.

  

  If it is lost and you have wiped the hard drive, your only option is to contact the manufacturer of the computer.

  See you soon.

• After you have reinstalled Windows XP, I was told that my product key is not valid.

  Hi, my system rescently hang so I reinstall the window d and that I did exactly the same procedure as the first. Unfortunately, I was told THAT the product key is incorrect. What should I do in order to get the window started? My existing product code is * removed product key *. Thks

  original title: Activation of the window

  Remove your product key of this ticket. \

  How to activate Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890/en-us

  See the section titled: "how to activate Windows XP by phone.
  Also, make sure that you do not confuse the letters and numbers (number 8 for the)
  Letter B, etc.).

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Once Windows activated / Genuine Advantage Notifications:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=afd45b36-3d77-4259-801c-d31a9a90cdcf
  (This tool will confirm that the copy of Windows installed on your PC is genuine and authorized)

  J W Stuart: Http://www.pagestart.com

• How do you check your product key with the operting system installed when you have multiple systems

  I have several PC running on each licensed copies.  I think that I have received copies of mixed up which goes from the machine it.  How can I find what product key go to PC?

  There are several freeware programs like "Keyfinder" or "Belarc Advisor" that will make the product key that was used to validate the Windows license.

  KeyFinder: <> http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ >
  Belarc Advisor: <> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html >

  HTH,
  JW

• How can I find my product key Windows Vista if the sticker is missing on my laptop?

  original title: HOW can I FIND MY PRODUCT KEY IF HE CARRIED OFF THE STICKER ON MY LAPTOP?

  I had to reinstall Windows Vista after that my laptop crashed due to a virus and windows said now that your version of windows I have is not authentic and that I must activate Windows now and for that I need my product key and I cannot read above the bottom of my laptop as the sticker is removed.

  Hello

  If you reinstalled vista and it is not yet activated and the product key is dissipated the tile we can not help you

  manucfacturer recovery disks normally do not require a product key of the owner of the computer input

  Contact the manufacturer of your computer

• I downloaded service pack one, but he says that my product key number is wrong.

  I downloaded service pack one, but he says that my product key number is wrong. It is the one that came on the back of my pc seven years ago. Now, I've lost my counter top. any help out there? Thanks I don't know anything about pc, s

  Original title: a vista service pack

  Hello

  How to activate a Microsoft product using Microsoft Product Activation Center

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  When you contact the Center, press any key.  Wait a CSR answer and explain them in detail.

• Vista installed windows ultimate promotion dvd kit. Site to register is no longer available. How can I get a product key?

  Vista installed windows ultimate promotion dvd kit. Site to register is no longer available. How can I get a product key? Provided site is www.registerwindowsvistasp1.com

  I think that you waited a bit too long, read this post: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_install/activate-promotional-kit-windows-vista-sp1/894d0940-be01-4bef-b3d1-9556dd7ef757

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• How can I get another product key I just bought this laptop of a friend n, she bought from someone else?

  How can I get another product key I just bought this laptop of a friend n, she bought from someone else

  You can only get a new product key when buying a new copy of Windows.

  Check the bottom of the laptop for a sticker with a 25-digit product key.  If she says it's for the same edition of Windows that is currently on the computer then you can use it.  Otherwise, you can order recovery disks from the manufacturer of the laptop or of a third party as Recovery - Disks.com and restore the computer to its factory condition.  Recovery disks don't require entry of a product key during installation.

• How can I recover my product key?

  I want to reformat my laptop. But the product key on a laptop sticker partially erased.
  When I run the Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder software product key showed me different.
  How can I recover my product key?

  Hello

  Jelly Bean is the product key is not the COA key that was on the bottom of the laptop.

  Check with your system manufacturer as OEM that they must tell you the key.

  How to identify, locate, and replace a product key
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

  Computer manufacturers
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-support/computer-manufacturers

  I hope this helps.

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• I bought a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium and after reinstalling my OS, I thought that the product key already exists, and it will not accept it.

  I have a laptop with windows vista Home premium that I bought at a price of extortionist from a retailer, I had to reinstall because of some software that magically stoped working and so my computer crashing. Now Microsoft´s site says that my product key already exists (although I know because this is my product key) and he won´t consider. How can I get my original key work?

  original title: valid Windows Vista product key

  You must use the Activate by phone and speak to an operator.

  telephone activation.
  Click the Start button
  in the search box, type
  SLUI 4
  and press the Enter key
  Follow the instructions - but when asked which service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you.

• How can I get the product key online for the vista sp2 update which is not genuine

  How can I get the product key for activation of vista sp2 update which is not genuine online?

  Khaled, you know something that is not Microsoft. Well, I hope that you are not a Microsoft Support Engineer.

  Copied from the Microsoft Web site...

  The purchase of Windows Vista
  Microsoft sells more than Windows Vista, although we will continue to support.
  Visit your local retailer or online to buy a PC with Windows Vista.

• How can I get a product key for Windows Vista SP1?

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Validation status: genuine
  Validation code: 0
  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
  Windows product key: *-* - YQQTB - FWK9V-932CC
  Windows product key hash: L1zPFFvNQ04Nunm9BorPaqFl4jI =
  Windows product ID: 89580-OEM-7332132-00031
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6001.2.00010100.1.0.001
  ID: {66F3059C-480D-4A89-ACB3-7BA611491D23} (3)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 6001.vistasp1_gdr.100218 - 0019
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: 6.0.6001.18152

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: 127.0.0.1:8080
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {66F3059C-480D-4A89-ACB3-7BA611491D23}1.9.0027.06.0.6001.2.00010100.1.0.001x 32*-*-*-*-932CC89580-OEM-7332132-000312S-1-5-21-1966805610-3298255396-2409525533Dell Inc.. XPS M1530                       Dell Inc.. A12 20081119000000.000000 + 000C5323507018400F804090409W. Africa Central Standard Time(GMT+01:00)03DELL M08 109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.0.6001.18000
  Name: Windows Vista, Ultimate edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Vista, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: 5e802570-4657-4e84-bfbc-6a0e531b84af
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 89580-00146-321-300031-02-1033-6000.0000-1442011
  Installation ID: 019912341020674372813400167893916773152936168263768823
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43473
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43474
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43476
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43475
  Partial product key: 932CC
  License status: initial grace period
  Time remaining: 6780 minute (s) on (4 day (s))

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: PgAAAAIABAABAAEAAQABAAAABgABAAEAJJSexMiQzVAeszIPRoMGDDb4Jtvy9LDkJdc87AAarFYu + Gl1Rso =

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  REFERENCE DELL M08 APIC
  FACP DELL M08
  HPET DELL M08
  STARTING DELL M08
  MCFG DELL M08
  M08 DELL SLIC
  OSFR DELL M08
  SSDT PmRef CpuPm

  How to get a new product key to activate sp1

  I downloaded the sp1 update and after installation, I discovered that I needed a new kay product for activation. HOW CAN I GET THE KEY PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE?

  Your installation reports that it is authentic - but you have a cached validation failed.

  Try a manual validation to www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate

  If she passes (and should be) you will be offered IE9 and MSE - you don't have to take them!

  [edit]

  I have just re-ckecked the key - and it's for an ASUS computer.

  You must purchase a legal Win Ultimate, or go back to the original OS that came with the computer using the manufacturer's recovery disks.

  [/ Edit]

• How can I find the product key if the laptop was a gift?

  How can you find the product key if the laptop was a gift and you do not have a cd

  Hello

  If you are unable to retrieve the product key provided with the system then Windows communicate with the system
  Maker.

  Look at the lower/rear part computer and tape or disks that came with the unit.

  If the system is still running, you can use these to access your product key. These are not cracks, they
  only retrieve your existing key.

  One of them allows to recover your machine if possible.

  ProduKey - FREE - a small utility that displays the ProductID and the CD - Key of Microsoft Office
  (Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007), Windows (including Windows 7 and Windows Vista).
  Exchange Server and SQL Server installed on your computer. http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

  WinGuggle 1.5 product key
  http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2008/01/WinGuggle-get-your-Windows-Vista.html

  Magic JellyBean
  http://magicaljellybean.com/KeyFinder/

  Windows product key Viewer
  http://www.rjlsoftware.com/software/utility/winproductkey/

  How do I see the key to product under Vista (and Windows 7)
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/85023-product-key-number.html

  I hope this helps.